SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

Person who is responsible for one or more programs with a view to providing professional assistance for the development of services.

She / he conducts research activities that are necessary for identifying and assessing needs and resources. She / he designs and proposes development plans and programs in order to ensure adequate service planning.

She / he provides advice concerning the implementation or improvement of programs and / or services. She / he may participate in various teaching or training activities.

SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

Jordan's Principle is a child-first principle aiming to address unmet needs of First Nations children in Canada. The Jordan's Principle Service' Planning Programming and Research Officer will be responsible for helping families access available funding through Health Canada, as well as to develop projects in partnership with other regional entities to address unmet health, social and education needs of Eeyou / Eenou children up to age 18. He / She will :

• Support the application process;
• Review that the applications have all of the required elements;
• Organize and register all documentation and process data;
• Undertake follow-up with clients / families and key contacts to ensure the child is receiving and maintaining the services required;
• Build relationships with community resources and collaborate with existing community-based programs and services;
• Work as part of the focal point team to ensure collective program development;
• Conduct program related presentations in community and on-line on a regular basis;
• Engage in discussion with team mall stakeholder to enhance offer and delivery of services;
• Enhance awareness of existing programs and available supports for First Nations living on and off-territory;
• Ensure culture is reflected in care where First Nations people are treated with respect, compassion, and cultural understanding, and assist to build cultural competency within the region and broader health and social system;
• Identify opportunities to build relationships with all entities serving Eeyou Istchee s, to facilitate access to needed services and supports;
• Assist in the development of policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines and work aids for the department;
• Work with team members to identify project goals, collect data, propose recommendations and evaluations regarding new and ongoing projects;
• Develop and prepare communication materials;
• Conducts needs assessment, services evaluation, and carry out situation analyses, including state of situations reports;
• Monitor the delivery of the programs and services of the department to maintain or improve quality.

REQUIREMENTS

Education :

Bachelor degree in health science, social science, education or related profession e.g. administration, communication.

Experience :

• Three (3) years of relevant experience;
• Case management, program development and implementation for children and youth in one of the fields related to
• Jordan's Principle : medical, health, social, special needs, education (asset);

Knowledge and Abilities :

• Ability to deliver presentations to different audiences (professionals, families, youth);
• Knowledge of available federal and provincial programs to support children, youth, and families
• Demonstrated experience in planning and delivering training to staff, both group sessions and individual coaching;
• Knowledge of, or ability to grasp the issues and context related to First Nation Youth health (psychosocial and medical);
• Knowledge of the issues and context surrounding youth and family development in First Nation northern communities;
• Ability to integrate Eenou / Eeyou / (Cree) culture, values, traditions and teachings into programming;
• Knowledge of First Nation health / social service models, trends and issues is an asset;
• Knowledge of Cree culture, language, and social / health issues in Eeyou Istchee is an asset;
• Ability to work in collaboration and partnership with colleagues and institutional partners;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral;
• Must be autonomous and flexible;
• Good working knowledge of computer applications, especially Microsoft Office.
• Excellent critical thinking, synthesis, planning and decision-making skills;
• Possess leadership skills in working with individuals and groups;
• Demonstrated experience in planning, adapting, developing and implementing new programs, and maintaining existing programs.

LANGUAGE* Fluent in English;* Fluency in Cree or French is an asset.

OTHER* Willing to travel extensively.